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~ BRYAN BLONDAY; —

OR,

The Blue Ranger of the Mohawk. CHAPTER Vi.

As they came within sight of the crossing they saw a horse e'ruggling violently mn the water and presently a human form arose to the surface, and tn faint, stranglirg accen 8, | vo Versted, * telp!?’

‘Great God! — exclaimed P-ter, ‘Some one bas mised the ford, and is drowning in the deep water !’

B yau said no’ a word, but hastily divest- ing himself of his apper garments. he rushed into the gream. He svon reached the spot where he had seen the fo m of the drowning wan, but it had-distpp ared.

It soon beenme visible again, and Bryan plunged into tre deep water after it. He Serzed it just as it was sinking, and struck o t fort e shore with hes burthen

‘Bravo! shootd Peter, who remained upon the shore, in cons quence of hys inability fo swim.

Bryan exerted him elf most lustily, ard, atteralon struggle, reached the shore near- ly exhausied

Petr took the stranger in his arms, and after bestowing him upon the soft green sod, commenced using the only means of resuscl tation at band

3ryan cculd hardly maintain his standing position.

Peter worked with his patient most faith ful y, and. by and by, had the satisfaction of sewing him revive. Thus, for the first time he locked earnestly into his taco.

He exclarmed in surprise :—

*Can it be possible, Bryan !’

‘What?’ asked the youth.

* This 18 the Attorney !”

* What Arrorny ?’

‘Tne one I have mentioned to you! He drew drew up Abram Van Cemypen’s will 18 certainly hin,’

And Peter re.ewed his rubbing and roll- ing, after sending Bryan to secure the horse

It was tndeed Fozzie.

More than an hour elapsed before the Ar- torney could speak T!e landlord was pro vided. luckily, with a flask of brandy, that he had d signed to present to Bryan at part- ing ard he bustened to adminuwster to hs patient a portion of its contents.

Under its infla-nce he revived rapidly.

‘An rrw escape!’ be said, looking grate fully at Peter

‘Narrow enough! In faet it would have heen no escape at all but for the exertion ot that youth yond rl’

*Wohat vouth 2,

‘ll- with the horse

iryan approached, leading the Attorney’s animal

‘Is this the young man? asked the At- torney, g zing admirably upon the drippinz form of Bryan ‘Yes He drought vou to the shure.’ ‘What os bis name ?"

‘Bryan Blonday ’

The stranger st .rted.

‘fle ts a noble youth!’ he exclaimed *When IL arrve at the settlement of Van K -mpen’s castie he shail be rewarded.’ Bryan was engaged in putting on his gar ments, but he overheard this discourse When be had completed his dressing, he said. turning to Peter and the stranger: Now, gentlemen, [ must Good bye, Peter: and you— he said, torn-~ ing to the stran er, ‘T hope, will experience | no inconveniences or wiéchief from yuur early bath

Bryan moved toward the ford.

* Hold!" ered the Attorney ; * let me re- ward you fur your generous services You are desersiv g. +] ask no reward,’

‘{ am determined,’ said Fozzle; * these generous actions are not over numerous, and deserve substantial marks of approval. You have saved my lite.’

Fozzie drew a heavy purse from his pocket and extendd it tuwards the youth.

A ‘aint smile lingered fora moment around Bryan 6 lip’s, and he replied :

* You mistake me ent rely, sir. You are weleome to the tavor I have rendered you. Money evuid vot have purchased it. I au neither a wendicant or a mercenary.’

And without waitiiug further reward, he ente:ed the stream, and moved onward.

Both Peter aud the Attorney watched bien until he landed upon the opposite bank. Chen he entered a race road, leading up the river, and isappeared in the wood.

‘A singular young man?’ excla med Fozzle. * But tew would have refused the tempting offer,’

‘He is proud,’ said Peter. ‘I do not mean the low, paltry pride, such as Hans Van Kempen is possessed of -but he is nubie ‘nd venerous, as he 18 proud.’

+ Lie 18 truly a man before bis boyhood is passed.

‘That is true,’ continued Peter—‘ My heart bleeds for bim, itor 1 kuow bis own 1s sad enough this morning.’

* Howse!’

And Peter lasti!y sketched the difficulties that had driven Bryan Bionday trom his home.

F..zz'2 seemed deeply inter-st in the nara tion.

‘Lam deeply interested in the aTairs of this yautn ; indeed [ have every cause to be. At present | can only think of reaching your ‘ny and exchan ing these dripping clothes for some more comfortable. [ must kocw

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‘all about my young preserver.’

‘We shall hear of hun, without doubt,’ said Peter. ‘He wiil make no common soldier ’

The landlord assisted the Attorney to mount his horee, and they proceeded towards the settlement,

Trey arrived at the inn in due trme, Fvzz'e procerd-d to make such changes in is d:ees as seemed most befitting, Peter proceeded to his kitchen to order a substantial break fast for his guest, and to relate to his better half the daring achievement of bis special f yorite, Bryan B onday

We have already st:ted that Hars Van K: mpen must anxtcusly counted the Inpse of time within which it was epectfird that wil the inhabitants ot the settlement eh aid take the oath of allegiance to his majesty 8 Gov ernment. Bryan did cot present bimeelf,and every day bis hopes that he would not grew stronger and brighter It seemed that his

leave you!|’

jected to the severest pun Siment personaily

| menial foree, and eusnicious of an evil design

jagainst Bryan, answered them with hesita-

tion, and eva-ively.

bast None of this,’ exclaimed the leader of the Tory police, + We are not to be trifled with We are acting under the authority of Hans Van Kempen, the Patroon,

| *And who the devil t# Hans Van Kempen,

land what do | care tor his autaority, you im-

pudent dog’ exclaimed P ter, his wrath |

breaking throug!: all the bounds of discretion, |

None of your braggadscie here, or 1 wall | pitch you out of the house. if you serve the |

devil. [aw my own masier.’

* And you refuse to enswer as, then ?°

*‘ Answer what?’

* Where is Bryan Blonday ?°

‘I tell you that I know not’

* Is be not a member of your housebold ?”

* No.’

* This will do,* said the tenant. turning to his companions, Who were rejoicing over the spirit ex sibited by Peer. * We will peoeered tw the cottage of F.aiding, and when we re. turn to the castle, we wil not fail to report the conduct of P-ter Sc napps to the Patroon Perhaps he will regret it.’

Peter was employed iu rinsing a drinking glass as the tena :t made this annvans ment, and no hing but toe ree liecton that the vessel had ¢ st ene shilli g :nd sixpence sterl.ng prevented him from bur ing it at his head) Ae it was, be consented bimsell with exclaiming in an under tone ¢

* Perbaps be wall, and perhaps he will not Some persons are not scared at owls, ani I’m one of ‘em’

Ine constabulary Smoved off towards the cottage 0 the laborer, and again renewed the enquires tor Bryan

Nerther Fielding or bis wife, knew aught of the youth,

SE AE | If be had any doubts regarding the noise,

\they were soon dispelled, for the yeil

“shouting, and firing coke Gitenean ane | * It 1s upon the hillabove me!’ Le anid; +I | will cliwb its side, and examine the sombat-

ants ’

He left the thicket, and commenced the ascent of the rou zh and precipitate mountain, His path was not only toileome, but danger- ov, for, at almoet every step, fragmens of rock rolied from ben ach fas feet. and thun. dered ie the vale below The twiye and bushes with which be eustained bis chnging form, hac but an mecccre root in the narrow fissures in which they grew

He reached the summet, however, and « scene of strife was at cace opened to bis view

Neer the edge of the hii., a group of some filty ore-xty horses were eccured to tre tress, and beyond ‘hem a herd of cattle were galloping and de‘lowing through the wood, Sul turther on, be couie discover armed men concealed behind logs and trees. watching there Opportunities to Gre upon their oppon- ents, sowe of whom were varnly endeavoring t coliect acd stop the frightened cattle.

*‘ What can it mean? said the youth, €on- esaling tis body ae well ashee uld + There are two parties certainly, but I cannot dis- trnyguish one side frem the other ’

The skirmish, for at scarcely deserved any other name, was continved, but at length a became apparent that the darkness would putan end tort. Bryan determined to stay and witness the result scarcely hop:mg that one of the parties might be composed of bis own political triends.

Whilst thes: hopes were animating his mind, the party beyond the horses rushed (rom therr cyverts, and Bryan thou.ht be detected long knives in their hands, They yelled and shouted tursously as they ran, but

*Then we shall be compelled to search your dwelling,’ said the tenant

*Seareb at pleasure,’ repli d Frelding.

The e-rvan's retused to assist in an invasion of the premises; but the tenant, anxious 60 | secure the tavor and good wail of bis muster, | was determined to succeed io arres ing his man, and be proceeded alone to iansack the cottage.

The search was fruitless, no trace of Bryan being discovered

*Have vou a knowledge of his larking pace?’ usked ihe tenant, approaching the laborer.

* | have not.’

* When did von see him last?’

Fielding hesitated.

* Juswer.’

*I dv uot remember. sinc>.’

‘ Let us return to the castle,’ said the im- portant officer. ‘I have no doubt but the Patroon can deviee measures tor his capture ’

And the unsuccessiul expedition moved off to the eastie, where Hans was impatiently awaiting their arrival,

* Where 1s the prisoner?’ ha asked, when the tenant made his appearance alune.

* ie cannot be found '

‘The Devil! evied Hans; * and why noi?

‘We couibd get no trace of bm irom any one The Patroon was fearfully enraged,

‘Is be not aboutth: settlement.’

* Not un.ess he is concealed.’

*D—n the cur. PH scure him yet. Ili hunt him even from the caves of the earth, and if any one conuives ae his escape, they shall be banged upon a tree’

The tenant revorted the conduct of Peter Sevnapps, adding several incidents by way ot emvellishm-at.

‘Aye! curse that Schnapps,’ vooiferated ilans; *he has taken the oath and eprolied himself, ba. a more bitter whig never braath- ed. He must be watched and if it only happeng that he is the accomplice of Bryan. the crows of the valley ehail feast upon bis carcase ’

*S all { proceed further in my attempts? asked the « fiver.

‘Not now,’ replied Hans. ‘I will first adopt sume other mesures. When | require your services, I will inform you.

The tenant departed.

Again Hans resumed his writing materials, and in @ short time penned tie following sew

i

It is several days

PROCLAMATION ; Whereas Bryan Blonday, a determined and wal:cious Wiig, bas retused to ta e the wath ot allesiance to the Government of His Majesty, or tuenroll himse!! aa a minoie-man inthe service This 18 to give notice, that | will pay areward of two bundred and fifty pounds to any person or persons who will arrest the suid Bionday and bring him betore e Any person detected in harboring, or as- sist rg the said Bryan to escap~, wil be sub

and suffer from a cunfi-cation of property. llans Van Kempen.

‘IT will try the power of guid,’ eaid the Patrvon :

Coyres of this proclamation were soon post- ed in couspicuous places through the setile-

ment. CHAPTER VII.

Whilst these derunciations were being thundered against Bryan Bionday, in the settiemert of Van Kempen’s castle, the youth was dil gently pursuing tis way toward For: S anwix.

The toresig't of the inn keepor's wife had provid di im wih quite a va; ply of prov. siuns, and the httle groves along his patt, ad the bright streams tuat flowed into the river, furnished him with resting places and a most grateful beverage.

Just at nght on the second day of his lonely journeying, be reached a wild and rocky del, where the river tumbled and) toamed over a gentle d clivity, and where it) reemed that bis path must end, for the rocks | aud bills s-ewed to close upon it at a iittle | distence bevond him

The romantic beauty of this spot, and the | hoarse ivar of the waterfall, tue dashing of | the spray, and the grandeur of tne forest | about hun, b d pecohar and resistle.s charms | for Bryan, and be resolved to bait lor the) might. He selected a thicket for a lodging place, spread the remains of his provisions before him and seated hiweel/,

His repast was ot of long duration, end after it was concluded, be threw himself at length beside the read, to survey at his lewure the attractive seenery by which he was surrounded

r val was obstinately bent upon placing him- | self in his power. ‘All Lask,’ he would ery to himself * is, the slightest pre exit. Then | will remove the, impudent hegga: - Hans forget that Harman was hanged upon a gallows of bis own construction,

At ingh tetme expired Without a) mowents delay. Hans proceeded to his Ibrary | to o der the arrest of the obstinate Wig. | tie collected a body of hie servants, placed ene of his confidential tenants at toe bead,

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him at onee.

To the servants this was an extremely un-_ pleasant task. With them the youch was favmite, bat they dared not reiuse ther master, and they acco dingly proceeded with the tenant.

Tne inn of Peter Schnapps was the first place v8 ted Te landlord was juestioned with regard to the wherea!iou's of the youth, but Pever, surprised at the advent of his

Imperceptitly to him, the roar of the cata- ract died away—the rocky hill side became diw and indistsnct—the setting sun iluminat ed the glityering spray in vain, for tas bears and tis wind were at Van K wpen’s castle filled with the matchless Charms vl bss ais.

‘ed of noble and generous jeolings, at

| the dim twilight svon obscured their iorme

trom his view. :

He could judge from the sounds, however, that a hand to band encounter was prog-esa- ing. There wee the hurried trampling of feet, the clash of weapons, and orcasional ¥ @ groan and execraton. This continged for half an boar,

Then the tumult died away, and Bryan heard foot-sieps appro chi g his place of con. cealment

tt proved to be the conquering party, and the riders of the seeds we have mentioned, ihe first words they uttered ceused an emotion of joy in the young man’s heart.

‘Perhaps, this General St Leger and his d—d Indians will tast a littl tme, i the depend upon the supply of American boil. What do you think Captain Drake.

‘T endorse your op-nion,’ rephed the man addressed as Captain Drake, * If we inzsend to enjoy the beef ourselves, we must halt here tor the night, and collect them ia the wurning ’

‘That's of course, We can lay where we are. The advancing party reached the trees where their horses wece secured, and Boye determined to discover hirmesell, He trom the conversation that he had seard, that they were Whizs, and he in cons que fe t no fears for his reeepton He craw trom beirind bis log, and presented hunself.

‘Who 1 tow? asked Capitan Drake, coming to @ halt

* A stranger,’ replied Bryan,

‘Whiz or Tory.’

‘A Whng.’

*That’s the kind! Just the kind, do you hai! (rom ?”

* Van Kempen s easile.’

* Toe devil you do! that way.’

* Yes, bet true, when you find them.’

‘Lhopeso. Where are you bound

* In search of 8 rvice.’ -

* What service ?’

* The service of my country.’

‘Thats right my bearty! You could not have come out at a betier time, Soldiers are scarce.’

* So 1 have beard *

* But you look young for war.’

*] am nineteen ’

*Trat will ds. Now tell us your name.’

* Bryan Blonday.’

‘The devil! . Au old acquaintance.’

*And how can that be?’ asked Bryan, greatly surprised, * I have not been much of a treveller, and [ am sure I never saw you at the settlement.’

‘True enough, perhaps,’ eid Oaptein Drake, smiling ; * but bonest Peter Sehnappr tuld me all about you long azo. Did you never hear of the Blue Brotherhood !

‘Indeed, [ hay !'

‘ Well, now you see 8 part of them. If you are disposed you may jomus Tatry with us until morning, a d We ehall viet our pres«n' camp.”

Bryan neded no pressing to comp!y with this invitation. He accepted it at once. He was also de.ighted with the fortune that bad brought bim in contact with the B'ue Brotherhood one of the most famous partizan bands thet war had produced.

The soldiers speedily started a fire, for the sun had set, and the twilight deepe into night. Within the reach of ite genial warmth and when the light famed jul! epon the features of his companion Bryan seated bimeelf to examine th-ir appearance more closely than be had yet been enabied to do,

Tne Biue Brotherhood, at least that part of them that he saw befure him *ere men in the prime of life, hardy, durmg. and reck- less. Their leader, Captain Drake, wes the_ oldest man im the group, being, as ned? as Bryan could judge from appearances, nonsia. if not quite fiity years of age

His face was perfectly browned by exposure to the winds and sun, but it as « firm end expressive one. The once black but woe sprink.ed profusely with grey, and the h whiskers that completeiy concealed 1 cheeks, were also streak with the same indications of age. The light of the keen ey9, however, was not dimmed, nor was the equaie, compact and beavily moaided form, bent in the Icast, or seemingly rubbed of one particle of ite yvouthtul setiviiy.

By the side of the Captaim, sat bis lieu- tenant, & much younger myn, yet more muscular in his developmenis, and lar more reckless in his general demeanor '

A conversation of about ao hour cerduct- ed upon the principles vi bar-room equality, soon gave Bryan a just idea of the ehurncter of his associates. They were a high spirited, brave, and determined st of men. entirely destitute of polich or refinement, yet possess- honest in their attachments to the cause of inhersy.

Bryan feist that he ehould be delighted with se view in the company of such gyble louvking men,

After the evening had somewhat advenced, -

W here

Whigs are scarce

trees,

It was a most delightful rev-rie. The youth forgot his exiie—forgot bis heaviness of heart, bis loneliness, and bis sorrows, and he was again happy in the love of Vivie Fordham.

The sharp crack of a rifle, followed by a

and dispatehed them to bring Bryan before wijd yell, bani-hed the sweet dream and be,

again awoke to the realities around him.

He hastily erawied within the shelter of the thickest

For a few moments after the discharge of the rifle, ali was still, bat then the yeiling was resumed, sod tue firing once more cum- mene d.

‘That sounds like a battle.’ said the youth ; Sif that js the cuce, | am upon dangerous ground,”

the suldvers, with te exe puoa cl some

sentinela that were pasted in the wood to prevent a surprise, rolled themselves in thert blankete and sought repose A blanket, from an ex ra supriy on hard, wes cornimbed

Bryan, and he, with the rest, crawled unde= the » elter of a bush and cour.ed sleep.

The night was tar spent before he lost him- ‘gel om the wblivious arme of elumber.. | The first beame of she meong me ate

ed bim. Fires were blazing es i sim, and the soldiers were eee : breaklust. He was imvited to be tain’s mess and was soun rege!

with the substantial food of th

+ As.cuon 00 wo Spiiege eS strayed soto the woods, we eh re (Continued bac